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Model: The Asus VivoBook 15 X512UF-BQ135T is an all-rounder laptop built for users on the go. Its new frameless four-sided NanoEdge display boasts an ultra-slim 5.7 mm bezel, giving an amazing 88 % screen-to-body ratio for supremely immersive visuals. The new ErgoLift hinge design also tilts the keyboard up for more comfortable typing. As for designs, there are five color options to choose from, which are Classic Transparent Silver, Elegant Slate Gray, Cool Peacock Blue, Flashy Beetle Shell or Brilliant Coral Crush. Either way, with the VivoBook 15 X512, users not only opt for a strikingly stylish eye-catcher, but also for a particular mobile companion, which is 1600 g light, 19.5 mm thin and even more compact than the previous generation, and thus even handier and still more practical. As soon as the display of the VivoBook 15 X512 is folded up, the innovative ErgoLift tilt hinge raises the illuminated full-size keyboard automatically at a 3-degree angle. The result is better work ergonomics with improved writing comfort. In addition, heat cannot accumulate under the unit, increasing cooling efficiency and thus overall performance. The NanoEdge display on the VivoBook 15 X512 delights with stunning viewing experiences with extremely narrow edges on all four screens - and a screen-to-body ratio of 88 %. In combination with the brilliant Full HD (1,920 x 1,080) resolution, the exclusive display technologies ASUS Splendid for better colors and Tru2Life video for more impressive film display, and wide viewing angle, users can fully immerse.

To help users to never stall, the VivoBook 15 is equipped with state-of-the-art hardware (up to the Intel Core i7-8550U 1.8 GHz 8th generation processor and NVIDIA GeForce MX130 graphics). With fast 8 GB RAM and convenient hybrid storage that combines a fast 256 GB SSD and a large 1 TB HDD hard drive, users can quickly and effortlessly handle any task at hand. And for convenient and secure Windows Hello Logins, the X512 has a fingerprint sensor integrated. The VivoBook 15 keeps user going for longer thanks to a high-quality lithium-polymer battery for all-day computing. The ASUS exclusive ASUS Battery Health Charging technology helps protect the battery from overcharging, increases battery lifespan and reduces the chance of damage from battery swelling, keeping the battery in tip-top condition. The VivoBook 15 is equipped with reversible USB Type-C, USB 3.1 and USB 2.0 ports, HDMI output, and a microSD card reader so users can easily connect all their current peripherals, displays and projectors with zero hassle. As a conclusion, the Asus VivoBook 15 X512UF-BQ135T is a compact laptop that immerses users in whatever they set out to do. Be it productive multitasking, multimedia editing or casual gaming, this laptop is ready to do it. The lightweight and ergonomic design also makes it ideal for users who are always on the go.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

NVIDIA GeForce MX130: Mid-range graphics card for mobiles based on the Maxwell architecture. Renamed GeForce 940MX.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

8550U: Kaby-Lake-Refresh based low power quad-core processor. The four cores are clocked between 1.8 and 4 GHz (Turbo Boost) and support HyperThreading. The integrated GPU is clocked between 300 and 1,150 MHz. The SoC is manufactured in a 14nm+ FinFET process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

15.6":

15-16 inch is a standard display size for laptops and offers the biggest variety of products.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.

1.75 kg:

This weight is typical for very big tablets, subnotebooks, ultrabooks and convertibles with a 11-13 inch display-diagonal.

Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Incorporated, a Taiwanese multinational company, produces motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, PDAs, computer monitors, notebook computers, servers, networking products, mobile phones, computer cases, computer components, and computer cooling systems. The company's 2007 revenues reached US$6.9 billion. ASUS also produces components for other manufacturers. The Eee PC initiated the netbook boom in 2008.

In the notebook sector, Asus had a global market share of about 11% from 2014-2016, making it the fourth largest laptop manufacturer. In the smartphone sector, Asus is not among the Top 5 and has only a small market share (as of 2016).

90%: There do not exist many models, which are rated better. The most ratings get ratings, which are a bit worse.

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